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HOYA cited for first-ever Subcontract Act violation in medical device sector

The Japan Fair Trade Commission has issued a recommendation to HOYA for violating the Subcontract Act, marking a precedent for the medical device industry. The company must now implement corrective measures to prevent future payment or contract irregularities with subcontractors.

Mainichi ENabout 14 hours agoJPCredibility 30%View source

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Mosaic Score5.3

Confidence0.9

Significance0.5

Source credibility0.3

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#hoya #subcontract act #japan #regulatory compliance #medical devices

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Tokyo

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HOYA Cited by JFTC for Subcontract Act Violations in Medical Device Sector

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has issued a recommendation to HOYA for confirmed violations of the Subcontract Act, specifically coercing endoscope component subcontractors to store manufacturing molds without compensation. This marks the first such violation cited in Japan's medical device sector, mandating HOYA implement corrective measures to prevent future irregularities. Confidence in this assessment is high.

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